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Former Polish Health Minister Attacked Over COVID Policies

8/29/2025

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Former Polish health minister Adam Niedzielski was attacked by two men in Siedlce on August 27, 2025, due to his COVID-19 policies.
The assailants shouted anti-government slogans during the attack, resulting in Niedzielski sustaining minor injuries.
Niedzielski criticized the government for removing his protection despite previous threats.
Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski refuted Niedzielski's claims regarding protection requests.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk promised severe consequences for the attackers, while PiS members blamed the government for Niedzielski's lack of security.

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Former Polish health minister Adam Niedzielski was attacked by two men in Siedlce on August 27, 2025, due to his COVID-19 policies.
The assailants shouted anti-government slogans during the attack, resulting in Niedzielski sustaining minor injuries.
Niedzielski criticized the government for removing his protection despite previous threats.
Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski refuted Niedzielski's claims regarding protection requests.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk promised severe consequences for the attackers, while PiS members blamed the government for Niedzielski's lack of security.